The Early Cold War
The Korean War

Communist North Korea's invasion of South Korea in June 1950 sparked a devastating three-year war. Eight Canadian destroyers ultimately served in Korean waters as part of Canada's contribution to United Nations forces fighting the invasion.

Denim Working Dress Uniform

Denim working dress and white cotton anti-flash hoods and gloves were among the day-to-day uniforms worn by Canadian sailors in the Korean War.

Dressed like a member of a gun crew, this mannequin holds a round of ammunition for a 4.5-inch gun. Denim's durability and ease of care made it an ideal working dress material. Fire-resistant anti-flash hoods and gloves helped protect against burns from flame and heat that might happen during combat. A steel helmet provided some protection against shell fragments from enemy coast artillery, which engaged Canadian ships on a number of occasions.

Denim Working Dress Uniform, Anti-Flash

Denim Working Shirt, CWM 20030034-001
Denim Working Jacket, CWM 20030034-002
Denim Working Trousers, CWM 20030034-003
Anti-Flash Gloves, CWM 20030034-009
Anti-Flash Hood, CWM 19860247-002
Naval Shell, 4.5-Inch, CWM 20020045-645